How to Pronounce "idolize"
word
ˈaɪdəˌɫaɪz
EYE-duh-lize
ˈaɪdəlaɪz
EYE-duh-lize
Definition
To admire or love someone or something very much, often seeing them as perfect or treating them like a hero or god.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪdəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈaɪdəlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-duh-lize
UK
EYE-duh-lize
Listen in Context
Many teenagers idolize pop stars.
She idolizes her older brother and wants to be like him.
Some people idolize money above everything else.
He was so talented that his fans practically idolized him.